Thi Lam
Lorton,VA
Summary
Proven maintenance expert with a strong background in facility upkeep, demonstrated at Fairfax County Public Schools. Excelled in team leadership and efficient problem-solving, ensuring 95% compliance with safety standards. Skilled in janitorial equipment and effective communication, consistently achieving above-target results through innovative maintenance solutions. A hardworking Custodian offers broad skills in all areas of building maintenance. Committed to top-quality service, timeliness and thoroughness in any cleaning task. Reputation for punctuality and dependability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Custodian
Fairfax County Public Schools, Sideburn Center
06.2023 - Current
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Dusted interior furniture, using long handles and ladders to clear cobwebs from high places.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and documented items requiring reorder.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Washed exterior and interior windows and trim, spot cleaning daily and washing entire surfaces daily, using ladders to access elevated windows.
- Moved heavy furniture, equipment and supplies with hand trucks.
- Performed deep cleaning duties such as floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing daily basis.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
Assistant Building Supervisior
Thoreau Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Vacuumed, buffed and waxed vinyl and terrazzo floors without causing disruptions to school activities.
- Inspected floor surface to assess conditions and correct imperfections potentially affecting carpet or flooring installation.
- Cleared over rooms and office areas of trash and debris.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and documented items requiring reorder.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Managed a team of maintenance personnel to maintain cleanliness, functionality, and attractiveness of the property.
- Identified areas requiring capital improvement initiating project proposals in coordination with stakeholders prioritizing long-term investments.
- Ensured safety of occupants through regular fire drills, safety training, and maintaining emergency preparedness plans.
- Improved building efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and coordinating routine inspections.
Field Custodian
Fairfax County Public School, Sideburn Center
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Empty trash and pencil sharpen
- Clean chalk board/white board trays
- Clean doors glass
- Dust and wet mop, vacuum, and buffing the floor
- Dust vent, air system- Following detail schedule
- Clean restrooms
- Restock paper products
- Operates power equipment such as forklifts, carpet extractors, pressure washer, hand power tools, and county’s vehicles.
- Spot clean walls as needed
- Clean drinking fountains & windows
- Clean office/s
- Training new custodians if needed
Custodian I
Kings Glen Elementary School
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
Custodian I
McLean High School
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Wet and dry mops floors.
- Operate all custodians’ equipment.
- Strips wax from floors, rewaxes, and operates buffing machine.
- Washes windows, fixtures, floors, and walls.
- Dusts furniture, lockers, cabinets, walls, window sills, radiators, and other furnishings; empties Trash and recycling receptacles.
- Checks all door locks and window latches in securing the building after cleaning.
- Delivers packages and messages.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Transports and empties large trash and recycling containers into outdoor units.
- Moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies, manually or with mechanical assistance.
- Maintains outside of building by removing snow and ice, mowing the lawn, maintaining shrubbery, picking up paper and debris, and removing and emptying containers of standing water.
Steel Worker
Hittite Steel, Inc
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Build steel fram according to customer’s specification.
- Deliver and install complete products at customer’s location.
- Perform quality inspection to ensure quality requirements are met.
- Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
Maintenance Worker
Davis Power System, LLC
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
Property Maintenance Leader
Vien Dong Hotel, Ben Thanh Tourism
02.1998 - 05.2012
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements through diligent documentation and recordkeeping practices.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring problems, implementing long-term solutions to minimize future disruptions.
- Perform maintenance works, which include repairing , fixing and installing new and broken items.
- Managed and lead a maintenance team to ensure all company’s properties were in proper working condition to meet customer’s expectation.
- Responsible for personnel scheduling and record keeping of work orders.
Education
Certificate of Enhanced Leadership & Management - Enhanced Leadership & Management
Sideburn Center
Fairfax County Public School, Fairfax, VA06.2019
Certificate Of Custodian - Custodian II
Sideburn Center
Fairfax County Public School, Fairfax, VA2016
High School Diploma -
Mo Cay
Viet Nam1983
Skills
- Facility maintenance
- Buffing and waxing
- Minor repairs
- Leaf blowing
- Floor waxing
- Lawn mowing
- Supply inventory management
- Sanitization techniques
- Mixing cleaning chemicals
- Janitorial equipment familiarity
- Teambuilding
- Troubleshooting
- Data management
- Communication abilities
- Chemical Handling
Timeline
Field Custodian
Fairfax County Public Schools, Sideburn Center
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Building Supervisior
Thoreau Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Field Custodian
Fairfax County Public School, Sideburn Center
03.2020 - 07.2022
Custodian I
Kings Glen Elementary School
02.2018 - 02.2020
Custodian I
McLean High School
05.2015 - 01.2018
Steel Worker
Hittite Steel, Inc
08.2013 - 04.2015
Maintenance Worker
Davis Power System, LLC
04.2012 - 07.2013
Property Maintenance Leader
Vien Dong Hotel, Ben Thanh Tourism
02.1998 - 05.2012
Certificate of Enhanced Leadership & Management - Enhanced Leadership & Management
Sideburn Center
Certificate Of Custodian - Custodian II
Sideburn Center
High School Diploma -
Mo Cay
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